The Skipper believes in astrology and the supernatural, at times putting him in direct conflict with the Professor’s more rational, analytic thinking. But they’re good friends, and they fundamentally need each other. Every effort he makes is unintentionally sabotaged by Gilligan’s klutzy ineptitude, so Skipper often has no recourse but to conk Gilligan on the head with his hat. As the leader of the pack, it’s up to the Skipper to take the reins when it comes to plans for getting them off the island. He has a crush on one of his fellow castaways, Ginger, but she likes the Professor, who likes Mary Ann, who likes the Professor back but feels confused because Gilligan likes her.Ĭhallenge… dealing with Gilligan’s clumsiness. Having put on a few pounds since his Navy days, the Skipper now has the additional problem of being stranded on an uncharted island. Relationship Status… single with few prospects. He frequently has to check the other castaways’ reckless behavior for their own safety and take the lead in manual labor projects – though Gilligan does most of the actual labor. He is superstitious and believes in astrology. He respects and fears the mysteries of the sea and the island. Interests… every aspect of the life at sea. The only person he routinely gives orders to is Gilligan, whom always obliges. On the island, Skipper is the group’s de-facto leader, though he leads with a collegial and democratic bent. He may regret this decision, as it was partly Gilligan’s fault for getting them stranded on the island. Once he retired, he used his savings to buy the SS Minnow, and hired his “little buddy” as first mate. Skipper served in the United States Navy and saved Gilligan from being struck and killed by a runaway depth charge. While the island is close enough to clearly pick up Hawaiian AM radio transmissions, they’ve spent nearly three years on the island, waiting to be rescued. Skipper, his one-man crew, and his passengers were on a three-hour tour from Honolulu when a tropical storm left them shipwrecked and stranded. Living… on an uncharted island three hours off the coast of Honolulu.
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